Jesse “Nah, fuck this. He won’t even pick up. “ Jesse put the phone back in his pocket and resumed walking. But on the other hand, they had gone for a few “drinks” in the past couple of weeks. “Maybe it wouldn’t be too weird if I sent him a casual what’s up message. “ “Okay, whatever. “ He took his phone out again and wrote a message. It only said. “Hey. Just heading over to this place at 45th and Elms. “ He hesitated before sending it. “Who the fuck sends a message like that. '' Then he pressed send. “Shit. Why did I do this? How do I delete this?” Jesse tried to delete what he’d sent when the screen said “Delivered. “ Jesse stopped breathing, staring at his phone. “Okay, he saw it. “ He waited for a few seconds but no response came. “Of course he won’t reply, jackass. “ “Oh, finally. “ Jesse scoffed “Someone woke up. “ “I am awake, okay? “ his wolf said, “Who can fall asleep normally with an idiot like you? “ “What the hell does that even mean?” “It me
Michael They were lying directly on the carpeted floor. His back had started to hurt, but he didn’t want to get up and be away from Killian even if it was just for a few seconds. The morning had started creeping in and Mike wrapped his arms around Killian more tightly. “Are you cold?” He asked and pulled the blanket over Killian’s shoulders.“No, I’m okay. But we should be getting up. ““It’s not even seven yet.”“But Jesse will be back soon.”“I sent him a message earlier and he said not to worry. ““Maybe we should call him?” Killian sat up. “I tried but I guess his phone was dead. It's fine. really. I can guess where he is.” Mike pulled him back next to him.” You worry too much.” “I worry just enough.” Then Killian let Mike pull him back down next to him and fixed his eyes on the ceiling. Killian whispered.“Why didn’t you tell me?”“I didn’t want to lose you.” Mike admitted. “I was afraid I might never see you again.” “You weren’t worried you might get killed?” “If you r
Garrey Nate got off the boat, followed by a few of his men. “Nate!” Richard smiled and spread his arms wide for a greeting, perhaps even a hug. Nathan was one of the oldest friends Richard had. “Friends” was a gross exaggeration when it came to the corrupted circles of society, but Nathan was the closest to being a friend to Richard. He was a well-known politician and Garrey still couldn't believe Mike had managed to persuade him to do this. Perhaps he’d threatened him with jail, Garrey assumed. So Nathan had chosen to betray his so-called friend in exchange for his freedom. That sounded like a good deal to Garrey. And to Nathan, apparently, since he was here. “So glad to see you. “ Richard said, “Although I must say I am a bit surprised you insisted on seeing me. “ Nathan smiled at him. “I just wanted to talk to you in person about the next deal. I will ask my assistant to give you the details, but this time the exchange is much bigger. More weapons. And it will hap
Michael It was like he was moving underwater. Everying happened too slow, at the same time he couldn’t stop it. Garrey’s eyes widened. Then the blood bloossomed on his chest and stained the crisp white shirt he was wearing underneath his opened coat. Richard pulled the trigger again and this time Garrey fell heavily on the ground before the second bullet wound got th echance to blossom. “Don’t.”“Mike. Don’t do this. ““DON’T. “Mike’s wolf was shouting inside him, at him and calling him by his human name. Mike’s hand on the trigger shook.“I’ll do it. I swear I’ll do it. “ Mike said out loud. “It’s not worth it. You know that. Shoot him and it’s over. For both of you. “ The war inside him was loud like never before. For both of you… His wolf was right. Mike heard the distant sound of the sirens, approaching at a fast speed.Richard laughed.“Now you can arrest me.”Richard dropped the hand he was holding the gun with and then Mike closed the distance between them. He punched
Jesse “I shouldn't be doing this.” “Well, if you aren’t sure, now is the time to go back. “ “I don’t want to go back.” “Oh, man… Then just do it. My ass is freezing out here. “ “No, mine is. You are just… whining inside me. “ “Whatever. “ His wolf shut up and Jesse exhaled slowly. He looked up, measuring the height of the fence. “He didn’t have any alarm system installed, did he?” “No. And I don’t smell any bodyguards. Come on, it’s clear. “ “Okay. But… maybe if I shift, I’d be faster. “ “And then what? Undress out here and knock on his door naked once you shift back?” “Uh… yeah, I didn’t think of this. “ Jesse measured the distance once again and jumped over the fence. He tore his pants doing so but refrained from cursing. Once inside the yard, he ignored the hole in the jeans and sneaked closer to the front gate of the house. He knocked but no response came. “He is not here. “ “He is. But he can’t hear you because it’s two am and he is probably upstairs. Besides
Michael “It will be at the beginning of April,” his sister exclaimed.“In April Isn’t this like… too soon?” Mike gasped, stirring the sauce, which was boining in the pan. The air smelled nicely of butter and herbs and Mike relaxed once he realized he hadn’t ruined the meal. “Yes, I am pregnant, Mike. “ His sister said, “It has to be before it’s way too obvious that I am. Grandma Kortney will have a heart attack if I get married after giving birth. ““That’s nonsense.”“You know it’s not.” She argued, “ Do you remember when she found out our cousin Liz lived with that guy, what was his name…““Peter?“Right. Peter. So you must also remember she went mad when she found out and made the scandal of the year? ““Well, now that you mention it, you are right. ““Exactly. It has to be no later than April. Anyway,“ his sister went on with a smile in her voice, " It's so good to hear from you, Mike. It’s been ages, or at least it feels that way. ““I’ve been away before. ““But not for that
“Nothing Gold Can Stay” Robert Frost, Michael Killian stood at the entrance and Mike dropped his hand, completely forgetting everything. He threw the phone and he heard it land somewhere on the nearest table. Then Mike kissed him deeper, burying his hands in Killian’s hair. He breathed Kilian’s scent - his mate smelled like cold and snow, but there was also the sweet scent of Killian’s skin. “I missed you so much, “Mike whispered against Killian’s lips before he kissed him again. Eventually, Killian’s arms closed around Mike after he closed the door of the apartment behind himself. Mike broke the kiss and kissed Killian’s forehead. “I feel like I haven’t been with you for so long. “ “Only a few days. “ “They felt like years. “ Killian suppressed a smile and Mike waved a hand. “I suck at words, I know. “ “It was just cheesy and not much like you. “ “I am cheesy.” “Yes. When you don’t shoot people or arrest them. or when you don’t shift into a giant beast. “ Mike frow
Jesse The funeral sucked. Everything sucked. It was full of friends and colleagues and all kinds of people Garrey had been connected to. Jesse hated being here. He hated himself for hating it too. At the end of the service, Killian walked over to him. “How are you?” he asked and Jesse nodded. “Fine. He was closer to you. I should ask how you are. “ Killian smiled. “Death is part of life. “ “Yeah. “ Killian and his "I'm never showing how I feel" thing... “Listen, Jesse, “Killian began, “I want to talk to you. Not now, of course, but whenever you get the chance, okay?” “Of course, sure. “ Jesse said. “Thank you. “ “Always. “ Recently he and Killian had started spending more time together and Jesse assumed Killian had a job for him. But that was Jesse’s initial thought. It was his wishful thinking. Most likely Killian was going to tell him something entirely different. Once everyone was gone and Killian and Mike left too, Jesse stayed alone for a while in front of
Killian The night is warm and I inhale the August air deeply. Summers are rarely this warm in the UK, but the suburbs of London are sometimes an exception. We have been here for a few months now since we came back and I feel like it’s been only a few days. The moon is bright above the woods and the only light around is coming from it. The huge full moon, handing on the dark sky. Besides that, I don’t see anything. Not even stars. I glance around. “Mike?” I call, but I still don’t hear anything. I start walking, my feet threading on branches when I hear a snap and I pause, looking around. “I told you I wanted to see you “ I call in the quiet of the night. He is still nowhere near. “Very funny, “ I say, out loud. “Fine, then. I am leaving. You can play tricks on me all night if you want, or run wherever. Just make sure you come back before five. “ Still silence. I exhale, disappointed. “Or whenever you decide to. “ I came to the woods looking for him. Mike comes hu
Michael “Did you see the bears? Please, Killian, come. “ Ashley grabbed Killian by the hand and dragged him to the cage of the bear. Michal was watching them as his niece dragged Killian around and kept talking excitedly. Once they were in front of the cage, Killian lifted her so that she could see the animals better. The weather was nicer than usual for this time of the year and they had decided to spend it in the zoo. They were meeting Jesse and Edward later. And tomorrow, they were all leaving. “She loves him, “ Cat said as they watched Ashley take Killian to another cage. “He is just very patient and listens to her stories. “ Mike smiled. “Hey. I’m sorry Liam couldn’t get home. “ “It’s fine, “ his sister waved a dismissive hand, “He has been spending a lot of time on the job recently. “ “It’s one of those jobs, you know. “Mike said, kicking a small stone off the ground. His sister was silent and he followed her eyes. She was looking at Killian. “I understand why
Michael Killian was kissing him. Mike closed his arms around his mate and they both went into the room, fumbling with the keys and everything on their way. They didn't have the time to turn the lights on, Mike wasn’t letting go of Killian even for a second. “Wait “ Kilian breathed against his lips. “It’s a mistake. You were right. I have no right to come and…. It's the adrenaline. ““You always talk more when you are nervous. “ Mike leaned in again but Killian pressed his palm on Mike’s chest lightly and Mike stopped. “What is it?”Mike asked when a bad feeling began creeping in. “Wait, no.. are you seeing someone?”Killian looked at him. Despite the darkness, Killian met his eyes. “Do you think I am seeing someone? ““I hope not. ““No. I am not. ““Then what is it?”“You were right. About what you said last time. “ “I said it because I… I missed you. And I was mad. I was mad because it took so long before I saw you again. ““Are you sure?”“Never been more sure. “ Mike trie
Michael The mischievous look on Killian’s face made him look even more attractive. Mike felt his wolf react to the proximity too. “You’ve done this before, haven’t you?” Mike asked. “A few times. “ “Damn it, Killian. It’s dangerous. ““Not if you plan it. ““Still dangerous. ““Do you trust me?”Killian asked. Mike remembered that time in Paris when it had been him who’d asked that question and Killian had said yes. “I do, yes. “ “Okay. ““Okay. But I am coming with you. “ “No. “ Killian said evenly. “Yes. “ Everyone was watching them. Mike could only imagine how weird all of this looked to them, especially considering all of Mike’s new colleagues thought he and Killian had never met before. But neither of them spoke. “We can stay like this all day. “Mike said. “You aren’t going by yourself. “He was not changing his mind and Killian knew it. That’s why his mate pushed away from the table and said. “Fine. So, here's how we’ll do it. “ ***They were inside the huge ma
Michael “Michel says this colour is red. “Ashley said as she sat down at her drawing table and lifted her painting to show it to Killian. “Hm…”Killian sat on the carpet next to her. “He doesn’t know the colours. “ Killian said very seriously. “I know! And I know them all. “ Ashley declared, “And I can also count and read. ““Really? “ Kilian smiled. “How old are you?”“Almost five. “She said proudly. Mike sat on the sofa, still close to them. “But I know more things than Michael. ““I am sure you do. “ Killian laughed. “I don’t need two of you, okay? “ Mike muttered and leaned back against the soft cushions. “I don’t know how to draw the feathers. “Ashley admitted, frowning at her sheet. “Wait, let me show you. “Killian took one of her pencils and started drawing. Mike wasn't breathing. He sat up and watched Killian draw, Ashley was watching Killian as if he was a real prince. “You are staring at him the same way.” His wolf said and Mike closed his eyes. “Yeah.
Michael “Damn it.” He hissed and the blood trickled. Mike pushed the blade under the running water and looked up at himself in the mirror. The cut wasn’t that deep but it stung enough to be uncomfortable. Mike washed his face, tore some paper and pressed it to the cut. “Just perfect.” He muttered as he saw the scar on his chin was more obvious now that he didn’t have the beard. Mike had also cut his hair and changed into more presentable clothes- the only better clothes he had which weren’t huge hoodies and jeans. He pressed the paper one last time and threw it away when he checked the time. “Shit.” He washed, checked if everything was off and rushed toward the office. He made it almost on time. Almost because there was always so much traffic and making himself look presentable took longer than he’d expected. It had been a very long while since he’d last cared about how he looked. The moment he rushed upstairs to the office, he was washed over by a very powerful wave.
Michael It was quiet. It had been quiet all the time since Killian left. Since Mike left London. Mike didn’t hear his wolf anymore. It was like this part of him had left together with his mate and he could not reach out to it or retreat it back. Mike could shift, but at those times too, the silence remained. He’d also lost many of his senses. Not entirely of course, but it wasn’t the same. Mike heard the raised voices from inside the room as he approached but he couldn’t catch any specific scent. And he heard them as a human normally would hear them- once he was close enough, not really in any distinct way. Just murmuration behind closed doors. Mike wasn’t sure what he was anymore, but he was definitely not himself entirely. He pushed the door open and all his colleagues raised their heads from the papers they’d bent over on the table. “What’s up? “ He said and took his sunglasses off. The fact he’d lost part of his wolf also meant his hangovers sucked worse. The wint
Five years later Michael “Stop it, Mike. I'm serious. “ He heard Andy’s voice coming from somewhere to his right. The guy was still fighting and Mike grabbed him by the hair. The man was kneeling in front of him and Mike yanked him so hard he heard the guy’s neck snap. “No, no! Please, “ The man was crying, and Mike pulled him harder. He'd broken his leg earlier and assumed it must hurt pretty bad now that he was tossing him around. “I will ask you one last time.” Mike threatened, “ Where is the money? ““I don’t….”Mike took his gun out with his free hand, pressed it to the guy’s head and loaded it. “No! No! “ The man cried. “One…”“Okay. Okay. I will tell you. Just don’t kill me. ““Two…”Mike began counting. “Jesus, Mike. Don’t do it.…”Andy pleaded and Mike continued counting.“Th…”“It’s in the bank safe! “ the man yelled, “I swear -in the bank where the meeting was supposed to happen. It’s the whole sum, honestly! “Mike didn’t lower his gun. On the contrary- he presse
Jesseone month later“Fuck off!” “Why don’t you fuck off?”“What did you just say?”“What you heard. “Jesse pushed past him and someone caught him by the jacket. He pushed the guy away and headed out. “Do you hear that? Hm?” The man turned to the bigger guy who was supposedly their leader, “ Do you hear what that shithead said just now ?”“One of the guys pushed him and Jese staggered backwards. The past few days had been pretty bad. Meaning- he’d spent them drinking and picking up fights with random strangers in bars. One of the guys grabbed a beer bottle, hit it on the nearest table and the glass broke. He was still holding the glass by the neck when he turned the sharp edges towards Jesse. “Hey, you! Come back here!” “Shit. “ Jesse groaned realizing he was surrounded by three men. There was no way out. Unless. His eyes flashed in bright golden colour and the men paused. “What the hell?”One of the men exclaimed and Jesse's smile revealed a set of sharp fangs. He felt t